lastlid
18th August 2012, 18:19
Boeing 787
"Ethiopia has become the second country after Japan to take delivery of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Ethiopian Airlines has bought 10 of Boeing's flagship aircraft, which are built from lightweight material, rather than aluminium, to save fuel.
The BBC's Catherine Byaruhanga reports."
They predict lower ticket prices aswell as other benefits. More headroom and luggage space.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-19304795
"State-owned Ethiopian Airlines -- Africa's fastest growing carrier -- has purchased ten 787 Dreamliners from Boeing. Each has an official list price of some $207 million, although airlines rarely pay such figures, especially for bulk orders.
It is expected to operate the aircraft on routes throughout Africa and Europe, including Accra, Lagos, Rome and London."
http://news.yahoo.com/ethiopia-gets-africas-first-boeing-787-dreamliner-140815605.html
"Ethiopia has become the second country after Japan to take delivery of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Ethiopian Airlines has bought 10 of Boeing's flagship aircraft, which are built from lightweight material, rather than aluminium, to save fuel.
The BBC's Catherine Byaruhanga reports."
They predict lower ticket prices aswell as other benefits. More headroom and luggage space.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-19304795
"State-owned Ethiopian Airlines -- Africa's fastest growing carrier -- has purchased ten 787 Dreamliners from Boeing. Each has an official list price of some $207 million, although airlines rarely pay such figures, especially for bulk orders.
It is expected to operate the aircraft on routes throughout Africa and Europe, including Accra, Lagos, Rome and London."
http://news.yahoo.com/ethiopia-gets-africas-first-boeing-787-dreamliner-140815605.html